Digital Samples Assistant

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Digital Samples Assistant to coordinate product samples and support shoot planning across our London studio network. Based at the Chatham Place Studio in Hackney with travel to Westminster, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content is delivered to the highest standard.

You will manage sample movements, maintain Flo records, and develop product expertise in your division, helping to showcase Burberry’s storytelling across digital and creative

Qualifications

• Previous product or studio experience would be beneficial.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Unwavering can-do attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build cross-functional relationships.
• Team player and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing shoots on a day-to-day basis, supporting the studio and updating sets.
• Managing the shoot list process for stills and models, sourcing and pulling samples, setting shoot priorities in Flo.
• Working closely with in-house styling on all shoots, seasonal styling and sample requirements.
• Building relationships with stakeholders across Product Development, Merchandising, Press, Styling and Showroom.
• Gathering and maintaining product knowledge for allocated division and ensuring timely delivery to shoots.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Pressure handling

Tools

Flo CMS

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

We are hiring a Digital Samples Assistant to play a pivotal role in bringing Burberry’s product storytelling to life across our digital and creative channels. Working at the heart of the studio operation, you will coordinate product samples, support shoot planning and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure content is delivered seamlessly and to the highest standard. This is an exciting opportunity to combine organisation, product expertise and relationship-building in a fast-paced creative environment. Your contribution will help ensure products are accurately represented, on time and ready to inspire customers around the world. This role is based at our Chatham Place Studio, Hackney. Travel will be required between Hackney & our Westminster office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overseeing shoots on a day-to-day basis, supporting the studio and updating setsManaging the shoot list process for stills and model from; sourcing and pulling samples, deciding upon priority products and creating the shoots in our content management tool FloWorking closely with the in-house styling team on all shoots, seasonal styling and sample requirementsWorking with product teams to become a product expert in your divisionBuilding relationships and liaising with key stakeholders on a day-to-day basis including Product Development, Merchandising, Press, Styling and ShowroomRequesting, sourcing and tracking product from a variety of locations - Showrooms, Press, PD, Merch and Burberry warehouseCompiling and maintaining information on all products in FloSupport with change In Production and using this information to determine materials that are ready/not ready for shootWorking to meet monthly deadlines and targetsWorking on key initiatives, such as Runway, festive gifting, seasonal look books and compiling documents with key informationManaging sample movements using FloGoods receipting products and returning product back to hub, attention to detail is vital to ensure all products are of the highest quality so that they pass Quality ControlResponsible for the organisation, maintenance, and upkeep of physical sample storage ensuring product is accurately stored, well maintained, and readily accessibleGathering and maintaining a strong product knowledge pertaining to your allocated division.Keeping open communication with management to ensure the highest maximum percentage is achieved by each monthly deadline

PERSONAL PROFILE

Ability to work across both studio sites in London (Hackney and Westminster)Previous product or studio experience would be beneficialProficient skills in Microsoft ExcelUnwavering can-do attitudeStrong interpersonal skills to build cross-functional relationshipsTeam playerAbility to work in fast paced and pressured environment

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || MARKETING || SAMPLES & STYLING || n/a ||